Get Abs Like Usher

It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman, when Usher gets on stage, you can’t help but notice his physique and wonder what it takes for a guy to get a body like that. Most people think it’s because celebrities like Usher have the luxury of hiring a personal trainer and a live in cook. That’s not entirely untrue. A lot of celebrities can afford to hire the best trainers, but they also appear on magazine covers that, inside, almost always reveal their best workout secrets. And Usher’s no exception. He told Men’s Health that he stretches for 10 minutes before and after every workout and that he uses a combination of Pilates, yoga and massage to loosen himself up before his dance moves. Usher also boxes and break-dances for speed and agility, and he lifts weights and runs for strength and endurance. As for his abs, a lot of it has to do with his healthy diet of lean proteins and whole foods. But one of his secret weapons at the gym is a medicine ball. You’ve probably seen one laying around at your gym and wondered what it’s for, so here's an example of how you can use a medicine ball in your routine to get a 6-pack like Usher. This exercise is called a medicine-ball leg drop. You’ll start on your back holding a light medicine ball between your ankles. Keep your legs nearly straight and hold them directly above your hips. Now, allow your legs to drop straight down as far as possible without touching the floor, and then return your legs to the starting position as fast as you can. The motion is pretty quick, so when you lower your legs, you should feel like you hit the brakes just above the floor. This exercise really works your core and can help produce results similar to Usher’s famous set of abs. To learn more celebrity fitness secrets, check out other videos in this series.